CVE-2026-11943 Akaunting 3.1.21 - Authenticated stored XSS in document timeline

Medium 4.8 Published Updated

An authenticated user can inject malicious scripts via their profile name, leading to stored XSS in the document timeline of invoices and bills.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-11943?

CVE-2026-11943 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Akaunting, published on 22 Jun 2026. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Akaunting 3.1.21 contains an authenticated stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the document timeline shown on invoice and bill detail pages. An authenticated user can store HTML/JavaScript in their own profile name.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-11943?

How do I fix CVE-2026-11943?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-11943 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2026-11943 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-11943 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c9g5-5438-6vvf.

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